Record numbers have to be manually incremented

The correct answer is B. False. Record numbers are automatically generated and incremented by the system in ServiceNow, negating the need for manual input or management.

Submitted by yousef_jo· Apr 18, 2026Database Management and Platform Security

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ATrue
BFalse

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A
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92% (49)

Why each option

Record numbers are automatically generated and incremented by the system in ServiceNow, negating the need for manual input or management.

ATrue

Manually incrementing record numbers would be inefficient, prone to errors, and contradicts the automated numbering system inherent in ServiceNow.

BFalseCorrect

In ServiceNow, record numbers are automatically assigned and incremented by the platform when a new record is created, ensuring unique identification and streamlining data entry without manual intervention.

Concept tested: Automated record numbering

Source: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/utah-platform-administration/page/administer/table-administration/task/t_ManageRecordNumbering.html

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#Record numbering#Automatic numbering#System properties#Data identification

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